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 The Dirty
Dozen Drill Team will demonstrate various emergency situations to help the community
understand exactly what we do when a 911 call is made, and some fire prevention tips. The
demonstrations will consist of fire extinguishers, fire fighter & his/her gear, and vehicle extrication.
Having the proper fire extinguisher, knowing how to use it (and when not to use it) is extremely important
in protecting your home and family.
Types of Fire Extinguishers - Easy as A-B-C!
All fire extinguishers are marked with codes which indicated which type of fire they are designed to extinguish:
type A - for wood, paper, cloth and other ordinary combustibles
type B- for oil, grease, flammable liquids and combustible gases
type C - for energized electrical and electronic equipment
 On the extinguisher, you will also find a number
before the letter indicating the type. This number indicates the size of the fire that the extinguisher will be
effective in putting out. For instance, a 10B:C rated extinguisher can be used on a gas, liquid or electrical fire
roughly twice the size of a 5B:C extinguisher.
An all-purpose fire extinguisher with a rating of 2A:
10B:C is recommended for use in most households.
"Keep 'Em Close"
Place extinguishers in areas of potential fire hazards, but far enough so that they can be retrieved in the event
of a fire. For instance, never store them on or near stoves, furnaces, or equipment which couldn't be approached
in case it caught fire.
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